Lentils Braised
November 5, 2012
From Williams-Sonoma 2012, 8 svgs
Saute vegetables and Bacon in frying pan medium heat
- 3 oz diced bacon saute until fat rendered 4-6 min
- 1 TB olive oil
Add diced vegetables, saute until softened 6-8 min
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
Add garlic, saute about 1 min
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Turn heat up to med hi, add wine, cook 3-4 min to reduce liquid
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
Add broth and lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer covered 35-40 minutes
- 3 Cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed, drained
Remove bay leaf & thyme sprigs, serve with duck confit or chicken thighs.